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A teenage extremist who 'hated Jews and Muslims' didn't realise he was discussing his plans for a racist revolution with an undercover officer, a court has heard.
Matthew Cronjager, 18, of Ingatestone, Essex, is accused of drawing up plans for a storage bunker and giving instructions and funds for the manufacture of two firearms - an 'FGC-9' and a 'Cheetah' - using a 3D printer.
Alistair Richardson, prosecuting, said: 'He made plans for storage of firearms, in preparation for his violent acts, and he provided instructions and funds to others, in order to secure the manufacture of a firearm.
'Unknown to him, the person he was providing instruction to and funds to, was, in fact, an Under Cover Law Enforcement Officer (a UCO).'
Cronjager is said to have transferred funds to help purchase materials to build weapons between 31 October and 19 December 2020.
Teenage extremist Matthew Cronjager, 18, allegedly drew up plans for a storage bunker and provided instructions for the manufacture of two firearms. Pictured: The Old Bailey
Mr Richardson, prosecuting, told a jury at the Old Bailey: 'As of 2019-2020 he held
